It may have been good news to you to learn that your family member in Florida hired an attorney to draft estate planning documents. However, even if your loved one is satisfied that things were carried out properly, there could be mistakes that do not show up until...
Month: August 2017
Careless documentation could lead to malpractice
A Florida attorney has responsibilities that he or she should take seriously. However, if you have hired someone who is careless, that behavior could land you in a world of hurt, whether it was the failure to do something or doing something that should not have been...
Defining legal malpractice
Legal counsel is often an expensive service. You hired a professional attorney who is licensed by the state bar, and you expected results from your investment. As with other services, sometimes the results don’t meet your expectations. Can you sue for legal...
Legal malpractice statutes of limitations
If you or someone you know have worked with an attorney on a sensitive matter and then later you believe that your legal counsel may have not provided you appropriate advice or service, you may need or want to consider investigating a malpractice claim. This can be a...
Legal malpractice claim may arise many years later
Legal malpractice in Florida is a unique type of claim that can become viable many years, even decades, after a prior separate legal matter began. A lawyer who causes a court to dismiss a case due to inaction or lack of prosecution may find himself on the defending...
Can a legal conflict of interest be overcome?
Conflict of interest is a term that many in Jacksonville may like to throw around, particularly when dealing with legal professionals. The generally accepted opinion on this matter is that anytime your attorney has dealings with both sides of your dispute, or has any...
What happens when attorneys sidestep Florida law?
A recent Florida case emphasizes that lawyers must adhere to state laws in all case proceedings. A Florida appellate panel decided in favor of Dr. Christina Paylan who sued her former attorney, Timothy Fitzgerald, for legal malpractice.Fitzgerald had forced Dr. Paylan...